About Vision Zero

  • Started in Swedish in October 1997

  • Adopted in January, 2014, announced by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio

  • To reduce traffic fatalities

Major Initiatives

  • Legislative:
    • Speed Limit: 30 MPH -> 25 MPH
  • NYPD:
    • Stricter enforcement!
  • DOT:
    • More traffic signals

About Data

Time Range

Customize 12 Month Periods

Other Variables

  • Location
  • Kills & Injuries
  • Vehicle Type
  • Contributing Factors

Number of Accidents Per Period

Percent Change Per Period

Death Related Accidents

Number of Deaths Per Period

Number of Deaths Per Period - Breakdown

Deaths Density Per Period

Deaths Density Per Period - Severe Accidents

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Accident Frequencies

Insights

What's the conclusion?

  • Accident happens
    • But can be less fatal
  • Lack of concerns on Cyclist
    • Hostile road condition
  • NYC is indeed becoming safer since Vision Zero initiative
    • Causation or Correlation?
  • New York, New York
    • High